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I've traveled California for 20+ years and this is my favorite state park—with colorful cliffs and stunning desert views

Best of all, it's just two hours from Los Angeles.

Judge Closes 2,000 Miles Of Trails For Fast Off-Roaders To Protect The World’s Slowest Animal

A federal judge says Mojave Desert tortoises deserve protecting from roaring trucks ...
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This California reptile closed down a Mojave Desert haven for off-road racing

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A federal judge ordered the Bureau of Land Management to close off-road vehicle trails that cut through tortoise ...

It's Not Too Late to Catch a Superbloom. Here Are 5 Must-See Spots.

Death Valley National Park isn't the only place to catch this year's rare botanical phenomenon. Here are five other sites ...